No sound from Cmi8738's rear channel

[suboklang]

hi, here's my problem:

the rear channels used to work but just lately it won't. and the only thing i have done between the time they were working until now is:

1) i've reinstalled WindowsXP (using the same WHQL .632 driver before this happened), and
2) upgraded my video drivers to WHQL detonator 40.72.

i know this must have nothing to do with the video drivers but really that's all i have done before this happened! i've double-checked the volumes, used different headphones, have not installed anything 'cept the drivers (it's a fresh install of xp).

could this be a sudden hardware problem? any suggestions?

 

[StormBringer]

Did you check the Sound Properties>Advanced Settings to make sure the correct configuration for the speaker configuration is selected?

 

[suboklang]

Yep, tried Quad.. and Desktop Stereo... still the same, only the front has output.

 

[forciano]

when using windows update on xp you can find the .641 version
maybe it can solve your problems

 

[suboklang]

Searched for the .641, doesn't seem to exist. Even on CMI's site, .632 is the latest

 

[forciano]

those drivers only appear in windows update, i remember there was a place where you could dowload it, ill search for it and post it.

 

[forciano]

i found the link to the file, its on soyo`s site, its for onboard sound but it should work as well.
http://www.soyousa.com/downloads/se...Athlon+XP,+T-Bird,+Duron&col2=108&col3=Driver

 

[suboklang]

tried it. on 2 different pc's. still doesn't work. seems that this is a hardware problem. damn, i ain't gettin cheap cards no more.